51st Begonia Open 2017

Ian Rogers - Sun Herald

Box Hill - Newsletter extract

Prize List

Rating Groups

Results

Gallery

Photos by Sabrina Koetsier (portraits) and Dylan Sanusi-Goh(scenes)

Photos by Sue Ryan

Welcome to the website for the Begonia Open Chess Tournament for 2017.

It's coming soon- 4 Australian Grandmasters head the lineup, rising star, Anton Smirnov IM has notified his intention to play, and entries are increasing daily. The Tournament will be FIDE
rated, and experienced commentator IM Robert Jamieson will provide live commentary after the success of
this in 2016.

So hold the dates (March 11-13, 2017) and start planning for your weekend in Ballarat!
Entries are open! Go to the Entries page to register your interest.

Chesslife founder and chess coach, David Koetsier, will be giving a lecture, 'How to exchange pieces in the Endgame' on the Saturday morning before the tournament starts. For the princely sum of $5.00 you will be able to get some pre-tournament training and advice. Start time is 11 am.

Recent Entries

Zhao, Zong-Yuan

GM

Illingworth, Max

GM

Smirnov, Anton

IM

Morris, James

IM

Ly, Moulthun

GM

Dale, Ari

IM

Wallace, Christopher

FM

Johansen, Darryl K

GM

Solomon, Stephen

IM

Game Commentary

IM Robert Jamieson who gave game commentary in the Australian Open last year has agreed to come up country to do the same at the Begonia. Robert is a respected player and teacher of the game and we are very lucky to have his support.

Ballarat Chess Club Inc
appreciates the support of our sponsors

Major Sponsor: PPT Financial

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